2008 Subaru Impreza body problems

Filed Feb 20, 2020 · Body, Transmission · 73,500 miles · CA

The spot welds under windshield cowl broke causing the bracket holding clutch pedal assembly to break. Because of these issues, I can only engage my reverse gear half the time and while shifting gears in motion, it tends to be a bit difficult. I've almost crashed a couple times because of this issue. My car is a 2008 subaru wrx sedan with only 74,000 miles and I'm currently making payments on the car. Money is really tight due to me being a full time college student and full time worker so I'm not sure how to go about this really big problem. My car is everything to me right now and if it fails on me, I have no means of transportation. I also have no modifications to the vehicle other than wheels, and a blow off valve. The vehicle tends to give me the most difficulty engaging reverse every morning.

Filed Dec 9, 2019 · Body, Brakes · 162,000 miles · CT

Spot welds on firewall that support the pedal assembly have cracked/broke causing the brake pedal to flex and move while pushing down on the clutch.

Filed Jan 30, 2019 · Body · 47,500 miles · NY

3 of 7 spot welds have failed for pedal assembly support bracket.

Filed Feb 19, 2017 · Body · OR

Firewall. Firewall broken, do not have the full range of motion that my clutch needs in order for the gears to go in.

Filed Jan 30, 2016 · Body, Engine · 80,000 miles · CO

Vehicle was not stationary, it was being tuned and the fire wall got to hot and started to smoke. In addition the third cylinder in the motor went bad as well and the motor was replaced due to a rod knock and the 3rd cylinder going bad. The vehicle has 80000 miles on the vehicle.

Filed Apr 22, 2015 · Body, Transmission · 50,000 miles · PA

Failed welds connecting pedal panel to the firewall. Results in loud squeaking when clutch pedal is depressed/released and the panel welds may fail entirely on my '08 sti.

Filed Dec 15, 2014 · Body, Transmission · WA

Cpsc:i1490369a. 2008 subaru impreza. Consumer stated the welds that hold the clutch bracket to the firewall failed, causing creaking, popping and increased pressure to fully depress the clutch pedal.

Filed Nov 18, 2014 · Body · 70,000 miles · PA

Chassis fatigue and cracking resulting in damage/potential compromise of driver controls. Welds for clutch bracket have failed resulting in cracking of firewall.

Filed Jun 24, 2014 · Body, Brakes · 42,500 miles · IL

My brake pedal / clutch assembly is separating from my firewall on my 2008 wrx sedan at the spot welds. I can see this through my cowl support under the windshield washer motor. I heard lots of squealing and popping and now the assembly moves under light braking and clutch depression. It is now past a noise issue, and now is safety issue. My car only has 42,5000 miles.

Filed Mar 20, 2014 · Body, Transmission · 58,000 miles · MD

The vehicle developed a crack in the fire wall. Every time I press my clutch pedal there is flexing in the assembly and makes a loud crack/squeak sound. Its a daily driver vehicle so its never been raced or tracked. Due to this fire wall crack (which might be dangerous in fire/accident) my transmission gears and syncros have been worn out due to the clutch not releasing properly. I know I am not the only one with this problem, I would hope that subaru of america will one day make a recall for this terrible problem because I don't think that I should be responsible for a huge defect like this, the vehicle is no longer safe for many reasons and is wearing out my internal components every day. Please help me!